Available methods to analyze proton conduction mechanisms cannot distinguish between
two proton-conduction processes derived from the Grotthuss mechanism. The two …

Hydrogen bonding plays a critical role in proton-conducting polymers, as it provides the
network necessary for structural (Grotthus mechanism) diffusion. This network must be both …

The need to design proton-conducting electrolytes for fuel cells operating at temperatures of
120° C and above has prompted the investigation of various “water-free” polymeric …

To understand the behaviors of phosphoric acids in fuel cells, the ion conduction
mechanisms of phosphoric acids in condensed states without free water and in a monomer …

The structure and the local proton mobility of poly (vinyl phosphonic acid) were studied by
solid-state NMR under fast magic-angle spinning. At elevated temperatures, the signature of …

Proton conduction due to acid–acid interactions is an important topic in a variety of fields,
from materials science to biochemistry. We observed a distinctive proton conduction …

Achieving high proton conductivity in inorganic solids is key for advancing many
electrochemical technologies, including low-energy nanoelectronics and energy-efficient …

Proton transport has been recognized as an essential process in many biological systems,
as well as electrochemical devices including fuel cells and redox flow batteries. In the …

International efforts in fuel cell materials research have been largely driven by the need to
develop benign energy technologies. As is widely recognized, fuel cells have the potential to …

Ionic systems with enhanced proton conductivity are widely viewed as promising electrolytes
in fuel cells and batteries. Nevertheless, a major challenge toward their commercial …